The Firestien Family Creative Achievement Award
Creating New Opportunities
The Firestien Family established the Firestien Family Creative Achievement award in 2004 in honor of Roger’s father, Chuck.
This award recognizes Buffalo State University Creative Studies masters’ degree students who plan to apply their creativity expertise in their home countries. To date, family and friends have contributed over $50,000 to the award.
Award Recipients

Paulina M. Larocca

Pingling Wang

Juliana Sanchez Trujillo

Lilian Ortiz

Dorte Neilsen

Jose Pablo Alcazar Zamacona

Hanne M. Bratsberg

Ismet Mamnoon

Mattia Miani

Daniel Richardson

Caitlin J. Wingrove

Kathy Sue Dorey

Sarah B. Thurber

Beth D. Slazak

Najja Bouldin

Jocelyn Tejeda

Jessica Murfin

Dianne Britain

Tanya Knudsen

Mirza N.A. Baig
Recipient Achievements
Let’s Create a Difference in the World
Dr. Firestien’s students are leaders contributing their creative skills in the following organizations:




















